Parents work hard to provide for their families, but it often means leaving their little ones in someone else’s care. That’s why finding a trustworthy babysitter is such a big deal—someone who can step in and not just look after your child but bring a little magic into their world.
For Nicky Maher, a mom from Somerset, Massachusetts, that magic came in the form of her 18-year-old babysitter, Delaney Wilson. But Delaney wasn’t just any babysitter. She had a gift—one so extraordinary that it needed a little encouragement to shine.
One day, while Delaney was looking after Maher’s daughter, she began singing Disney’s iconic “Part of Your World” from The Little Mermaid. Delaney didn’t know anyone was listening. Maher, quietly entering the room, heard something so beautiful it stopped her in her tracks.
With her phone in hand, Maher whispered to the camera, “This is our babysitter,” and began recording. As Delaney’s voice filled the room, growing stronger and more confident with every note, Maher’s emotions took over.
“I was blown away and cried the first time I heard her sing,” Maher later shared with Fox News. “I wanted her to hear herself when she thought nobody was watching.”
Despite her incredible talent, Delaney had always been hesitant to sing in front of others. “I just overthink it,” she confessed to Maher. “I never feel like I sound good enough. And I don’t always feel confident in how I look.”
@nickiunplugged @delaneyreneemusic so happy you’re in our world 🧜♀️ #disney #singer #mom #babysitter #thevoice ♬ original sound – Nicki Marie
Hearing this broke Maher’s heart. But instead of letting Delaney’s self-doubt win, she asked for her permission to share the video on TikTok. Delaney agreed, and what happened next was beyond anyone’s expectations.
The video quickly went viral. Thousands of people from all over the world were mesmerized by Delaney’s Disney-like voice, offering words of encouragement and praise. Maher summed it up beautifully: “It’s not that she didn’t know she had talent. It’s that she’d never heard it without the weight of being judged or watched. That’s why this moment was so special.”
Moments like this remind us how powerful a little encouragement can be. A kind word or a thoughtful gesture can uncover talents hidden by fear and self-doubt.
If this heartwarming story touched you, why not share it with your friends? You never know whose day you might brighten.
